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Description

For any person or organization interested in preventing suicide in their community.

Course Description:

This certification course trains Instructors to teach QPR for Suicide Prevention to their community. Participants first learn about the nature of suicidal communications, what forms these communications take and how they may be used as the stimulus for a QPR intervention. To gain perspective, participants are introduced to the history of suicide, suicide prevention and the spectrum of modern day public health suicide prevention education efforts. The history, background and research support for QPR are reviewed. Participants then learn to market QPR, target potential Gatekeepers, and how to teach the QPR curriculum. Participants also learn to deal with pent up audience demand to talk about suicide, survivor issues and how to make immediate interventions and referrals. Each participant has the opportunity for individual rehearsal and practice through role-plays.

Course Objectives:

To understand the nature, range and importance of suicidal communications and their importance in preventing suicide.

To review and understand the groups at greatest risk of suicide and why QPR can work for them.

To train participants to teach QPR, for Suicide Prevention.

To gain a historical perspective about suicide prevention and how QPR fits into national efforts.

To acquire specific knowledge about how audiences may respond to the QPR message and how to react in a helpful manner.

To learn how to effectively promote suicide prevention in their own communitie

To gain the competence and confidence to teach others how to save lives and help prevent suicidal behaviors.

Two of Dr. Quinnett’s books:Suicide: The Forever Decision, and Counseling Suicidal People: A Therapy of HopeAccess to QPRI’s toll free number for consultations on QPR training

QBlast, an email created for QPR Certified Gatekeeper Instructors

Lunch is included.

Parking** Due to limited space in the building’s parking lot; ADAMHS requests that you park in the city parking garage located at 405 Water Street (45402) which is accessible by turning at the traffic light located at the intersection of East Monument Ave. and Water Street.

If the garage is full, you may park in the west parking lot (across Water Street from ADAMHS) but you must print your Eventbrite ticket and place it on your dashboard.

To access 409 Monument Avenue, cross Water Street; and head towards the four-story brick building in front of you. The entrance is to the left of the window that has signage for Bridge Credit Union. Once inside the building take the elevator to the 2nd floor Training Suite.